Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
All students must meet the minimum required credits for Sahuarita Unified High School Graduation in order to graduate. Students who wish to attend Arizona in-state universities will need to complete additional credits in order to meet the unconditional admission requirement.
|
Course |
SUSD #30 High School |
Arizona University System |
|---|---|---|
|
English |
4 credits English I to IV |
4 credits English I to IV |
|
Math |
4 credits |
4 credits Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Advanced Math |
|
Science |
3 credits |
3 credits (Lab Science) 1 year each from any of the following areas is accepted: Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Integrated Sciences and Physics |
|
Social Studies |
3 credits World History, World Geography, US History American/AZ Government (0.5) Economics (0.5) |
2 credits American History and one other social science |
|
Language other than English |
None |
2 credits Two of the same language |
|
Fine Arts/CTE |
1 credit |
1 credit |
|
Electives |
6 credits |
6 credits |
|
Physical Education |
1 credit |
|
|
TOTAL |
22 |
22 |
Arizona’s Universities also allow English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and LOTE (Language Other Than English) requirements to be filled by making specified scores on various assessment instruments.
- Per Arizona Academic Standards
- As defined by the Arizona State Board of Regents
- Students enrolled in Marching Band, NJROTC, and Dance may count their course completion (two semesters) towards the Physical Education credit requirement.
- High school graduates are required to pass, 60% or higher (70% or higher for graduating class of 2026), a civics test identical to the civics portion of the naturalization test used by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - ARS 15-701.01. High school graduates are required to attend one or more training sessions in cardiopulmonary resuscitation - ARS 15-718.01.
Rev. 01.2020
Board Approved 01.22.2020